Measuring, mapping, and anticipating climate gentrification in Florida: Miami and Tampa case studies

• DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2022.103991
• Publication Date: 2022-09-30T11:40:27Z
• Authors: Marco Tedesco; Jesse M. Keenan; Carolynne Hultquist
• Keywords: Gentrification; Miami; Proxy (statistics)

This article introduces an experimental methodology to identify proxy indicators that are conceptually consistent with the processes of Climate Gentrification ("CG"), in which a change demand preferences among consumers and investors drives increased consumption for real estate, part, on lower measures physical risk from climate change. Evaluated through case studies state Florida, this builds integration multiple datasets concerning rental properties, evictions, socioeconomic data, as well environmental indices build Risk Index (CGRI). In Miami study, we find CGRI identifies hotly contested neighborhood is already known be transition CG. Tampa case, index highlights district exhibits strong metrics future accelerated occurrence Our findings suggest transitional land uses flexible zoning low-exposure areas key elements attracting new development CG offer insight into challenges local governments face understanding types rates may catalyzed broader urban public private sector adaptation built environment.